Strawberry Infused Vinegar & Summer Mocktails
Strawberry Vinegar (Makes 40 1tbsp servings) Ingredients: -1 1/2 cup organic strawberries, cut into quarters. You can even include the green tops! -2.5 cups unpasteurized apple cider vinegar (with the "Mother"), or a little more if needed to cover strawberries -Optional: replace ½ cup of the strawberries herbs like rosemary, basil or mint. Supplies needed: -1 quart jar -An additional quart jar or a 32 ounce glass bottle -Mesh strainer -Parchment paper -Scissors Instructions -Wash jar and lid thoroughly with hot water and soap. -Wash and cut strawberries into quarters. Add them into your jar along with the optional herbs. -Cover strawberries with the apple cider vinegar, leaving 1/2 inch of space between the liquid and top of lid. -Before placing the lid on the jar, cut a square piece of parchment paper to place on top of the jar before you screw the lid on. This prevents the lid from rusting due to the acidity of the vinegar. Label the jar with the date and the contents. -Place jar in a cool (ideally dark) area that is out of direct sunlight and allow to infuse for 2-4 weeks. Agitate (aka shake) the jar every few days to prevent mold growth. -After the vinegar is infused to your liking, strain out the strawberries and pour vinegar into another clean jar or bottle. Label and store in the refrigerator Note: If your strawberry vinegar starts to mold at any time, or show signs of fermentation such as bubbling, cloudiness or sliminess, discard the product. Mocktails
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Step 2: Let your herbal mixture cool to room temperature. Strain the liquid into a jar using a mesh strainer. If you used berries, make sure to use the back of the spoon to squish all the juice out. Compost the used herbs. Add 1/4- 1/3 cup honey and shake jar vigorously to dissolve. I use much less than I would if I was making a syrup. Note that this will make your ice cubes a little sticky. You can choose to not use honey if you want an unsweetened version or try another form of sweetener. I also add a splash of apple cider vinegar for preservation.
Some of my favorite places to purchase bulk herbs are Mountain Rose Herbs, Starwest Botanicals. and Lhasa Karnak Healthy Chocolate (or Carob!) Banana CakeGluten-free, nut-free, vegan, and refined sugar free
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Notes: -You can make this recipe into cupcakes, just shorten the baking time to 18-25 minutes. Check them after 18 minutes. -I like cooking my bananas before I use them in this recipe. I usually microwave my for 30 seconds- 1 minute to bring extra sweetness out of the bananas and to make it easier to mash them. Not necessary though!* Recipe adapted from Fueled and Fit. Easy Chocolate (or Carob) Sauce
Quick Salmon and Avocado Salad Ingredients 5-6oz canned wild caught salmon, drained ( I like wild planet) 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1/2 avocado 1 minced celery stalk 1 tsp coconut vinegar or lemon juice ¼ tsp kelp or dulse granules Salt to taste Optional: 1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 tsp fresh dill, minced) Instructions: -In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. -Serve on a bed of greens, top of cucumber slices, with seed crackers or however you’d like!
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